Looking at his parents, Eugene felt only pity. This was what happened when you couldn't be with the one you loved. He had no intention of repeating their mistakes.

He knew how deeply he loved Lydia. Once they were married, he would make sure to come home to her every night. They would share their lives together, and when they had children, they would travel as a family. His marriage would be nothing like his parents'. "My wedding is my own business," he told them, his tone firm. "I called you here to inform you, not to ask for permission. We'll have both families meet soon. Try not to embarrass me."

With that, he walked away. There was nothing more to say to them.

Later, as he reached out to Mr. Fay to arrange a dinner for the families, he received an apologetic response. "Sorry, Eugene, but Lydia's off traveling right now. I'm not sure when she'll be back. Let's discuss this again sometime later."

The vagueness in Mr. Fay's words wasn't lost on Eugene. Both men understood that "sometime later" likely meant Mr. Fay had no real interest in a dinner meeting, much less a family alliance.

"Mr. Fay, it's fine if Lydia isn't back yet. Our parents can still meet first," Eugene insisted, unwilling to let it go.

already told his parents about the dinner,

important step for both families. We need

had left to avoid him, and even her parents no longer seemed as

me no choice," he

evening, a headline took over the trending

Families Set to Join

comments were a mix

Lydia outside the courthouse? Didn't they say

are just for saving face. But

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